This collection of promotional calendars preserves a staple of mid-century Mexican pop art.

This piece of a Renaissance-era Spanish castle remained lost for decades.

History is on display in this hall, which has served as the seat of city government for centuries.

This museum houses two of Mexico's most impressive Aztec monoliths.

Murals made with millions of colorful stones adorn the abandoned building.

The remains of an Aztec school and various intriguing artifacts lie below a modern cultural center.

This tiny, tucked-away eatery reflects the history of Mexico's Lebanese immigrants.

The ruins of the "place of the cloud snake" sit in the middle of an urban environment.

Explore the history of Mexico's lesser-known ancient alcoholic beverage.

The official Presidential Residence of Los Pinos became an emblem of Mexico's opulence and presidential corruption.

It's believed this golden brick is part of the legendary lost Aztec treasure.

Come face to face with the ferocious visage of the serpent-headed mother goddess of the Aztecs.

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.

The unique collection of gifts includes braids of human hair, a spoon, and a Virgin made of bread.

The most complete statue of this Aztec god sits a top a throne carved with images of hallucinogenic plants.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

Get a privileged view over Mexico City's Historic Center from a terrace right in its heart.

This once-abandoned mansion is now a dreamy event space.

One of the world's richest men bought this former paper factory and transformed it into a mall.

These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

This foreboding building was the headquarters of the terrifying Spanish Inquisition in Mexico.

Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.